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The engine is a small block "350 block". Yes, it does sport 15" wheels with 13" rotors. The truck seems to stop great without a booster. The pedal has a way different feel than power brakes. Calipers are super tight against the wheels, but they fit (.25" wheel spacers). I went with the Jim Meyer front because it is a true bolt in for the truck. I bolted and welded mine. Benefits...... They're easy to deal with, down to earth people. The kit went in with ZERO issues, really nice fabrication work. It rides and drives great! The truck aligned very easy (standard charge) Really nice set of directions. I wasn't even aware of Porter Build at the time of ordering so I can't compare the two.....

:crazy: this should have been easier for me, I've got a 427 sbc to put in the truck this winter...I've really got to read more carefully. That's a stout small block, I'm at 563hp and 565tq, made for pump gas, and a hydraulic roller, to keep it smooth for the street. Not many tracks on my Island in the Pacific. Sorry for being dense, and thanks for the info. Oh yeah gotta respect the truck pic post...not mine by the way, just cool

fryco

11-22-2010 02:21 AM

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:crazy: this should be easier for me, I've got a 427 sbc to put in the truck this winter...I've really got to read more carefully. That's a stout small block, I'm at 563hp and 565tq, made for pump gas, and a hydraulic roller, to keep it smooth for the street. Not many tracks on my Island in the Pacific. Sorry for being dense, and thanks for the info. Oh yeah gotta respect the truck pic post

In hindsight, I could've went a little lighter on the motor. Sounds cool when your @ the engine builders, but not the most practical thing I've ever owned!!! F@#k it, its fun!!! Don't think I'll ever go to the track allot anyhow. I kinda like the real aggressive street thing. Well at least until the state trooper inspectors pull me over:lol:

p.s. those louvers look expensive

c10Mang

11-22-2010 02:22 AM

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Goodguys Az 2010

:metal::metal::metal:

Man.. wish I could have been along side of you guys!!

jonzcustomshop

11-22-2010 10:13 AM

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Goodguys Az 2010

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who has the scalloped 456 at the gg show?

that black 456 looks neat with the big truck grille.

Hickup pickup

11-22-2010 12:18 PM

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:burnout::burnout::burnout:

who has the scalloped 456 at the gg show?

that black 456 looks neat with the big truck grille.

Erock805, he's on the board I think his build thread is "going low"

markeb01

11-22-2010 12:20 PM

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I’m just wondering if the guy that punched the bed cover is out of the loony bin yet! I can’t even imagine how many hours standing at an unbelievably large press it must have taken to do all that work. Knowing one goof would ruin the whole thing. Very cool truck overall and nice job on the grille. It looks great, and different.

QBA	11-22-2010 03:06 PM

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MORE PICS, MORE INFO, INTERIOR SHOTS. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE !!!!!!
I remember this truck from the hamb.always loved it but never could get any pics or info.awesome.

fryco

11-22-2010 04:01 PM

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I'm going to take a guess and say that came off a cnc punch... Being the panels are flat. The Amada punch I used to program (former job), could knock that out in about 3min...(plus programming time)
If that was done by hand (old school).... Yeah, loony is right!!! looks nice either way:metal:

markeb01

11-22-2010 04:25 PM

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That makes more sense. Once again I've learned something new. I've never heard of a Amanda punch, but can see how better technology would be required for making things like computer cabinets with massive quantities of uniform ventilation louvers. Thanks for responding.

fryco

11-22-2010 04:28 PM

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Just a guess, otherwise thats way to much work for this fat guy:lol:

66redw/white

11-22-2010 07:07 PM

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i posted in here a couple pages back but i figured id do it again at the new height and new wheels.
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Rob Fisher

11-22-2010 08:15 PM

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Would you mind sharing some info on your wheels and tires.
What size wheels are they and what are they off of.
What size of tire are you running on them.
I have got stockers on my 64 GMC and I am a little nervous that they do not have bead locks.
Any thing that you can tell me is appreciated.
Thanks for your help.
Rob Fisher

66redw/white

11-22-2010 08:55 PM

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the wheels i have on my truck are from a nissan titan. 8x18. i have 225/60s on them. took a good long time to bore the centers out for the hubs. that was the only set back for me. pickedem up for 80 bucks

Rob Fisher

11-23-2010 12:39 AM

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Thanks very much for the info.
What offset are they.
Do you have to run any spacers.
Thanks again
Rob Fisher

65Pickup

11-23-2010 01:19 AM

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MORE PICS, MORE INFO, INTERIOR SHOTS. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE !!!!!!
I remember this truck from the hamb.always loved it but never could get any pics or info.awesome.

It says Smitty's Rod SHop Lebanon TN on the door. I think the guy is on this site, he sold it a while back. I got the pics off the net years ago, always liked the look, the grill rocks, and all those louvers are off the hook. Here are all the pics I have...

65Pickup

11-23-2010 01:27 AM

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I'm looking for the same thrill with mine, adrenalin rush when its just at idle. I was headed for a solid roller set up and pushing 625hp, the guy I found to build it dialed me back due to it being primarily a street ride. The trans brake will make up the fun factor, and if it hooks 12 sec will be plenty, or I'll need a full cage, not my plan for this truck. That louvered truck isn't mine. unfortunately

65Pickup

11-23-2010 01:33 AM

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who has the scalloped 456 at the gg show?

that black 456 looks neat with the big truck grille.

That grille and louvers is why I saved those pics, wouldn't hate for my truck to look that cool when I'm done.

jonzcustomshop

11-23-2010 01:08 PM

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the comment was: " so thats why they built afx cars. To fit on the hauler"
:lol:

65Pickup

11-23-2010 03:50 PM

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the comment was: " so thats why they built afx cars. To fit on the hauler"
:lol:

I like it:metal:

fryco

11-23-2010 04:07 PM

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I was warned about the race engine on the street too. I don't listen to anyone anyways, so I did it. The cage thing is kinda already getting old, climbing over the door bars. But thats the price you pay. The trans brake is useless on the street. I call it the burnout button! All in all, I like it. Kinda thinking about a gear vendors unit now, but no rush. I still have to get some miles on it before I can justify spending anymore money on it.

I was real happy with my combination until I stopped at a friends (2 mo. ago) He has a 37' Chevy drag truck, with tags and chutes. Its power by a twin turbo lsx block monster. Don't know any particulars on the motor, hes pretty tight lipped, just know it runs 9flat on 92 octane w/low boost. Now, I question if I should go a different direct power plant wise (down the road)....

slooter

11-23-2010 05:01 PM

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I almost shure that your good untill 11.50's with out a cage............
I run at a NHRA track and I'm good untill 11.49999999
even if I break out a little no body says anything.
Good luck........!

Tony

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